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Rasmus Morten Andersen (25 September 1861 – 28 February 1930) was a Danish sculptor. He is mainly known for his naturalistic portraits.
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Biography
Rasmus Andersen was born at Ørting near Horsens where he later trained as a wood carver. He attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts from 1877 to 1884 and trained to become a sculptor at Wilhelm Bissen's studio. He worked as a conservator at the Art Academy's cast collection until 1905 and at Thorvaldsens Museum from 1893 until his death.
He executed many portraits of prominent Danes, both statues and busts.
Selected works
Works include:
Statues
Busts
References
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